The Best Gift Ideas for Food-Loving College Graduates
Congrats, Class of 2024! These food- and kitchen-themed graduation gift ideas are sure to be a hit.
Graduating college deserves a celebration! As these newly minted grads embark on the real world, it's time to prepare their kitchens to do the same. Gift them with all the essentials for cooking and caffeinating, or treat them to something delicious. These 10 graduation gift ideas are perfect for any food-loving college graduate.
This coffeemaker is the perfect gift for the college grad. It lets them choose between making a full pot of their favorite coffee or a single-serve cup. The included mesh scoop makes it a breeze to scoop, place and brew in no time.
The iconic Georgetown Cupcakes deserve a spot on your graduate's dessert table. This set of 12 delicious treats includes one of each of the bakery's most popular flavors, like lava fudge, vanilla confetti and salted caramel. And just when you thought it couldn't get sweeter, every cupcake is topped off with a fondant saying to the graduate.
Every new kitchen needs a few good spices, and this starter kit from The Spice House will make sure the new graduate has all the essentials. The box of eight spices includes granulated garlic, thyme, Greek oregano, sweet paprika, tellicherry pepper, white onion, sweet basil and their signature Back of the Yards rub that's perfect on everything from burgers to eggs.
This multifunctional countertop smart oven has so many different capabilities and takes up just a small amount of real estate in the kitchen. Air fry, roast, toast, broil, reheat, slow cook, bake, dehydrate and so much more with this intuitive tool.
Stocking their freezer with high-quality, pasture-raised meat is always a good idea. This best-of-box from Nashville butcher Porter Road gives your college grad a reason to whip up a variety of meals with staple picks like ground beef, dry-aged steaks, bacon, pork chops and more.
21 Graduation Gift Ideas for the Class of 2024
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A few good frying pans are essential in building any starter kitchen. This set of three comes ready to use with an eight-, 10- and 12-inch frying pan. When properly cared for, they'll last forever. Nonstick and lightweight, they're great for everything from heating up leftovers to making a perfectly seared steak.
Knives are the workhorse of the kitchen, and a knife set makes a great gift for any college grad. This four-knife set from Global includes a chef's knife, bread knife, serrated utility knife and paring knife. These Japanese knives are lightweight and easy to maneuver, making them perfect for everyone from novice to professional.
A good tea kettle is so much more than making tea. This electric kettle features a gooseneck for easy pouring and is the perfect tool for making everything from pour-over coffee to instant ramen, mac & cheese and oatmeal.
Bowls may not be the flashiest graduation gift, but these will certainly be used all the time. The three different-sized bowls can be used for just about everything, including storing leftovers, mixing cookie batter or eating a salad. The lids make it easy to pop something back in the fridge or carry it to a potluck dinner.
This stainless steel and heat-resistant silicone utensil set is the perfect mix of tools for any starter kitchen. The eight-piece set includes a variety of spatulas and tongs, a ladle, a slotted turner, a spoon and a spoonula, perfect for most kitchen tasks. As an added bonus, all the tools are dishwasher-safe.
